With Kamala Harris's poll numbers declining, the Obamas prepare for campaign appearances to support her
The November 5 U.S. presidential election is proving to be a tight race, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris nearly tied in recent polls. To rally support for Harris, the Obamas are planning to campaign in key swing states starting next week.
The upcoming November 5 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be a closely contested race, with recent polls showing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris neck-and-neck in support. Although Harris initially held a lead, her momentum appears to have faltered in recent weeks. Amid this shift, reports suggest that the Obamas are preparing to make a historic campaign appearance to rally support for Harris, aiming to reinvigorate her campaign and sway undecided voters.
The Obamas are gearing up to energise Kamala Harris¡¯s campaign by hitting the campaign trail in crucial swing states.
With their enduring popularity among Democrats, the former first couple aims to boost voter turnout and rally support in this tight race.
The campaign kicks off next week with Michelle Obama joining Harris at an event in Michigan on October 26, followed by Barack Obama appearing alongside Harris in Georgia the following Thursday.
Barack Obama is also scheduled for solo appearances across other battleground states.
On October 18, he took to X to endorse Harris, writing, ¡°@KamalaHarris has spent her life fighting on behalf of people who need a voice and a chance ¨C and she's going to keep fighting for you. That's the kind of person I'm proud to vote for and that's the kind of president that we need.¡±
What do the polls say?
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The latest polling data shows a closely contested race as the November 5 election approaches.
According to an NBC News poll, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied with 48% support each among national voters, indicating a deadlock.
Meanwhile, the ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Harris with a slight edge over Trump, leading 50% to 48% among likely voters.
Similarly, the CBS News/YouGov poll reports Harris holding a narrow advantage at 51% to Trump's 48%, reflecting a tight race with just weeks to go.
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